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Top CEO Marianne De Backer is Ghent University Alumnus of the Year 2024
She is a trail-blazer in the world of biotechnology. Not only as CEO of Vir Biotechnology but also as champion of women in leadership positions she excels. That is why Marianne De Backer is the Ghent University Alumnus of the Year 2024.
Ghent University confirms its position as number one Belgian Host Institution in terms of ERC grants
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the names of 255 outstanding research leaders in Europe set to be awarded ERC Advanced Grants. Four of these are based at Ghent University.
Dies Natalis 2024: Closing speech rector Rik Van de Walle
Read or watch rector Rik Van de Walle's closing speech, delivered at the 2024 Dies Natalis celebration.
These ERC grantees choose Ghent University for their next career move
At the start of the academic year, we once again welcomed a number of international professors to our university. Among them also ERC grantees. Why did they choose Ghent University as their new base?
ERC Starting Grants for five Ghent University researchers
Five Ghent University researchers will receive an ERC Starting Grant. This grant will allow them to expand their research group and conduct groundbreaking research.